The Law Firm Blueprint

S6:E16: Master EOS Growth Tactics with Cesar Quintero | LFB Summer Series

July 18, 2024 20:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of The Law Firm Blueprint #summerseries! In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price are joined by Cesar Quintero, a leading expert in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Cesar shares his journey from founding a meal delivery service to becoming an EOS Implementer . The discussion dives into how EOS can be applied to law firms to improve efficiency, scalability, and leadership structure. Cesar provides valuable insights into th...

S6:E15: Chatting Coaching with Melissa Shanahan | LFB Summer Series

July 11, 2024 20:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Welcome to another episode of The Law Firm Blueprint #summerseries! This week, Seth and Jay are chatting coaching with Melissa Shanahan, a law firm coaching expert. In this episode, they delve into the world of coaching, exploring different perspectives with one of the best in the business. Melissa Shanahan shares her journey and philosophy on coaching, focusing on productivity and business planning. With extensive experience in facilitating business retreats and consulting, Melissa emphasiz...

S6:E14: Law Firm Mastery with Expert Stephanie Everett

July 03, 2024 20:39 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Welcome to another episode of The Law Firm Blueprint #summerseries! In this episode, Seth Price sits down with Stephanie Everett, the Chief Lab Coach and CEO of Lawyerist, to discuss the fundamentals of building a healthy law firm. Lawyerist, known for its emphasis on sustainability and comprehensive growth strategies, offers invaluable insights for law firm owners at every stage of their journey. Stephanie shares the core philosophy of Lawyerist, emphasizing the importance of a healthy firm...

S6E13: A-Players and Ken Hardison's Recipe for Law Firm Success

June 27, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Welcome to another episode of The Law Firm Blueprint #SummerSeries! In this edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price are joined by a legend in the legal coaching world, Ken Hardison. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the legal industry's intricacies, Ken shares his insights on the vital role of coaching and the significance of mastermind groups. The trio engages in a rich discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the legal space, the impo...

S6E12: Law Firm Evolution: Ben Glass on Modern Legal Coaching

June 20, 2024 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Welcome to The Law Firm Blueprint #SummerSeries, where we delve into the strategies and insights that drive top-performing firms. In this episode, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price are joined by Ben Glass, a pioneer in law firm coaching and the founder of Great Legal Marketing. Together, they explore the evolution of coaching in the legal industry, highlighting how the principles of business management and human behavior can transform law practices. Listeners will gain valuable insights into b...

S6E11: Crash Course on Consulting with Chad Dudley | LFB Summer Series

June 13, 2024 19:43 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Welcome to the second edition of The Law Firm Blueprint’s #SummerSeries! In this episode, Seth and Jay are joined by a special guest, Chad Dudley, founder of The Law Firm Xcelerator. Chad shares invaluable insights on his experience consulting for successful personal injury law firms, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics before adopting the latest technologies, identifying a firm's true goals, and focusing on key performance indicators. Whether you're aiming to grow a multi-sta...

S6E10: Scaling & Firm Culture with Bill Biggs | LFB Summer Series

June 07, 2024 19:33 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Our very first #SummerSeries episode! Today on the Law Firm Blueprint, Seth and Jay kick off their new summer series with inaugural guest Bill Biggs, a seasoned expert renowned for his strategic insights into scaling, operations, and cultivating a thriving law firm culture. Hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price dive deep with Bill into the critical decisions law firm owners face when growth seems beyond their personal capacity. Bill shares invaluable advice on identifying when you need external h...

S6E9: Unveiled! The Law Firm Blueprint Summer Series

May 31, 2024 14:42 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

On this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, join hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price as they preview their upcoming Summer Series! Jay also discusses the hurdles of managing a law firm with multiple employees on maternity leave, the impacts such leaves have on team dynamics, and the strategies to maintain operational efficiency as they occur. Seth provides his take on the importance of proactive planning when it comes to these situations. The hosts also delve into the value of coaching for legal p...

S6E8: Boost efficiency: Hiring more intake staff ft. Gary Falkowitz

May 23, 2024 20:18 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Join your hosts, Jay Ruane and Seth Price, as they explore intake with special guest Gary Falkowitz. This episode is packed with valuable insights for legal professionals seeking to leverage technology to streamline operations and increase engagement. Whether you're a law firm owner, a practicing attorney, or someone interested in the intersection of law and technology, this conversation will provide you with a fresh perspective on how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. Tune in to learn ...

S6E7: The Law Firm Growth Summit with Moshe Amsel

May 16, 2024 20:37 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Welcome to a special edition of The Law Firm Blueprint podcast! Today, Jay Ruane is joined by Moshe Amsel, the mastermind behind The Law Firm Growth Summit, to discuss the inspiration and purpose behind his event. Moshe delves into the origins of the summit, and shares how his desire to help law firm owners led to the creation of an event focused exclusively on the business side of law practice. He explains the challenges faced in organizing such a comprehensive event and the immense value i...

S6E6: Scale as a Solution or as a Sword?

May 09, 2024 20:39 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

In the episode, Jay, Seth, and John Fisher highlight the challenges of scaling, including predicting staffing needs, maintaining company culture, and implementing efficient systems and processes. They stress the importance of being prepared for potential pivots in career goals and building a law firm that is attractive to potential buyers, should the need arise. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the importance of introspection, aligning business decisions with personal values, and re...

S6E5: How to Hire Home-Run Talent

May 02, 2024 19:42 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this episode, Seth and Jay dive deep into the complexities of hiring, especially when faced with exceptional candidates. Join the duo as they discuss the dilemma of choosing between a standout applicant and continuing the interview process with other candidates. With anecdotes and insights from their own experiences, the pair explores the importance of assessing not just skills, but also traits and cultural alignment. From the pitfalls of hiring solely based on experience to strategies fo...

S6E4: Massive Success and Firm Growth with Michael McCready

April 25, 2024 20:19 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Join Seth Price, Jay Ruane, and special guest Michael McCready on the newest episode of The Law Firm Blueprint to discuss Michael’s firm growth and how he has become a regional juggernaut in the PI space. In the episode Michael dives deep into scaling a law firm and creating a thriving culture. From humble beginnings, Michael shares his journey of building a successful law practice over the past 25 years. He discusses the essential steps of becoming a great lawyer, mastering client relations...

S6E3: Mid-career? Ultimate Guide to Launch Your Firm

April 18, 2024 20:10 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode, Ben Gideon and Taylor Asen join Seth to detail some of the benefits and hardships of starting a new firm midway through a law career. While they were able to pump more financial capital into the firm and get it off the ground perhaps faster than someone fresh out of law school, they also had to navigate their own families, putting their kids through college, and building a new culture in their firm. They discuss an annual retreat they established to aid in the process of cul...

S6E2- Law Firm Owners' Insight: End User Impact & Money Efficiency

April 11, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

📜In this video, Seth Price and Jay Ruane provide expert advice regarding impressions on your end user and saving money as a law firm owner. No matter where you are in the growth of your law firm, this episode has valuable information for you. After the pair discuss graphic design and leaving positive impressions on your end user, Seth and Jay navigate the complex terrain of fiscal responsibility within law firms. In particular, the pair address the challenge of reconciling varying spending ...

S6E1- Expert Advice: Build Your Ideal Law Firm with Jordan Ostroff

April 04, 2024 20:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

On this episode, Seth Price and Jay Ruane host Special Guest Jordan Ostroff to discuss the release of his new book, Love Your Law Firm. This episode focuses on how to define success separately from just profit. Jordan chooses to run his firm with a structure that allows him to be happy and enjoy his life. For example, rather than work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, he instead has time for family, networking, higher level business decisions! #lawfirmgrowth #loveyourlawfirm #jordanostroff #newbo...

S5:E32- When to Hire a Vendor vs. Hire In-House

March 28, 2024 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

On this episode, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss when to utilize outside vendors vs. hiring in-house employees for services needed to run your firm such as bookkeeping, intake, marketing, videography, and more! Jay hates it when Seth says “it depends,” to answer questions like these, but as is the case with many entrepreneurial endeavors, it truly does depend. The duo agree that there are different circumstances that would cause a firm owner to hire vs outsource, such as finances, quality ...

S5:E31- Employee Mental Health and Firm Redundancies

March 21, 2024 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

On this episode, Seth and Jay discuss how hiring a “utility player” in your firm who can fill in multiple roles is an important part of building up redundancies in your firm. When done right, the firm owner is not always on call if someone in a key role suddenly calls out. Seth discusses how he believes the younger generation’s constant exposure to video content and social media will likely be found to be tied to higher anxiety levels. They also analyze how Seth almost moved BluShark to th...

S5:E30- Law Firm Growth & Avoiding Disasters with Seth Price and Jay Ruane

March 14, 2024 19:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this insightful video, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss what to do when the systems you have in place fail to prevent disaster. From streamlining your procedures to training your staff properly, these legal experts share valuable insights and tips for success when scaling your firm. They use an example from Jay’s firm this week where a lawyer was assigned to a case outside of his expertise, resulting in disaster. Because of this situation, they delve into the importance of building a stro...

S5E29- Hiring the Right People and Jay’s Firm Exit Plan

March 07, 2024 21:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

On this edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss Ruane Attorney’s potential search for a second Sales Attorney as a contingency plan to take the burden off of one of his longtime employees. They go over the best ways to vet potential employees, and how to hire as a business owner with the intent of expanding a department rather than firing and replacing an employee. Jay expresses how he wants to build up his team for a potential firm exit down the line, and Seth ...

S5:E28 - Navigating Software Upgrades and Solutions

February 22, 2024 20:32 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

On this edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss Ruane Attorney’s potential search for new intake software. The pair discuss when new software might be the right move and expand the discussion for other firms looking to experiment with new tools. Jay leads the conversation with his own personal experiences. His firm has a software that works well, but with the amount of new leads his firm is seeing, he is curious to find if there is anything new out there that co...

S5:E27 - New Firm, What's Next?

February 08, 2024 20:41 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

On this week’s edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth and Jay discuss starting a firm on your own. Together, the pair reminisce about the origins of Price Benowitz and Ruane Attorneys in order to give advice to current upstart firms. They dive into topics such as where to focus your marketing budget, the importance of having a plan in place before starting your firm, and strategies for moving into a practice area that you want to be in. Plus, the duo discuss the current state of their firm...

S5:E25 - The Final Stretch of the Year & Dealing with Firm Finances

January 26, 2024 16:58 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

🌟 Episode Highlights 🌟 In this episode, you'll get a seat at the table where Seth and Jay share their personal experiences and strategies concerning the fiscal health of their firms. Here's what you can look forward to: - Financial Clean-Up: Seth Price discusses the critical practice of financial decluttering to identify potential issues before they snowball. - Lending and Investing: Jay reveals his considerations for reinvesting in the firm versus seeking external return opportunities. ...

S5:E26 - Elevate Your Law Firm in the New Year

January 26, 2024 16:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

On the first Law Firm Blueprint episode of 2024, Seth and Jay discuss a gamut of topics including Seth’s love for the NTL conference, and when (or when not to!) expand into new practice areas. Additionally, Seth and Jay discuss how they are in a hiring frenzy and the challenges associated with receiving many qualified applicants that they must manage. The pair also discuss how to approach employees giving notice, and the proper timetables for both bringing someone new into your firm as well ...

S5:E25 The Final Stretch of the Year & Dealing with Firm Finances

December 21, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

🌟 Episode Highlights 🌟 In this episode, you'll get a seat at the table where Seth and Jay share their personal experiences and strategies concerning the fiscal health of their firms. Here's what you can look forward to: - Financial Clean-Up: Seth Price discusses the critical practice of financial decluttering to identify potential issues before they snowball. - Lending and Investing: Jay reveals his considerations for reinvesting in the firm versus seeking external return opportunities. ...

S5:E24 - How much should you scale and dealing with Overseas Talent and different cultures towards work and time off.

December 14, 2023 16:21 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

📈 Scaling Your Practice Intelligently Join Seth Price and Jay Ruane as they dissect the complex relationship between expanding a law firm and maintaining quality staff. They passionately discuss the necessity of balancing revenue with hiring, fostering a culture that aligns with personal goals, and how the freeze of winter can reshape the way we consider remote work and maternity leave policies. Get valuable insights on how to scale your firm while keeping firm values and employee satisfact...

S5:E23 - Post Thanksgiving Thoughts!

November 24, 2023 18:56 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

🎧 New episode alert! Jay Ruane, CEO of The Criminal Mastermind, and Seth Price from Blu Shark Digital and Price Benowitz, dive into some deep discussions in the latest episode - 11.24.23 The Law Firm Blueprint podcast. Listen in as they tackle the potential repercussions of turning off paid advertising, the exhaustion of lawyers, and the impact on their efficacy, and the idea of grooming attorneys for case intake. Plus, they share their insights on leveraging credit cards for travel, annual...

S5:E22 - Tiger Tactics is LIVE!

November 22, 2023 18:56 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

🎙️ Exciting news! In the latest episode of the Law Firm Blueprint Podcast, Jay Ruane and Seth Price discuss their newly released book and share valuable insights on law firm growth and success. 📚 Key Takeaways from Episode: 1️⃣ The Power of a Book: Discover the impact of publishing a book on personal branding and visibility within your community. 2️⃣ Building a Strong Team: Gain insights on when and how to make strategic hires to scale your law firm effectively. 3️⃣ Finding the Right Fi...

S5:E21 Tiger Tactics CEO Edition Releases Tomorrow & More!

October 29, 2023 15:17 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ 🔥 In this week's episode of The Law Firm Blueprint Podcast, Jay Ruane and Seth Price dive into some fascinating topics about the legal profession and scaling your law firm. You don't want to miss this one! 🔥 📌 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Importance of Community Support: Seth highlights the value of community support in the legal profession. He recounts a story of how the help and advice of a person named Mario Godoy closed a loop for his firm. Being a part of a supp...

S5:E20 Talking "firefighting" in emergency situations

October 19, 2023 20:01 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

We have a jam-packed show with a range of topics to delve into. We'll be exploring the importance of teamwork in building a successful law practice, especially with only ten weeks left in the year. Dive into the world of Pi context lawyers working fervently to solve cases and wrap them up before the year comes to a close. Join us as we navigate the busy holiday season for criminal lawyers and discover how they ramp up during Halloween through New Year's. Stay tuned for an intriguing d...

S5:E19 Lets Discuss Structural Changes and Mid Level Management in Law Firms

September 05, 2023 16:19 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Part 1: Introduction to the Law Firm Blueprint (00:07 - 00:13) Jay Ruane introduces himself as the CEO of Ruane Attorneys and the leader of the Criminal Mastermind coaching program. Part 2: Checking in with Seth (00:26 - 01:30) Seth discusses the progress of his week, mentioning both positive and challenging aspects. Seth brings up the topic of creating mid-level management and the importance of having the right leadership in place. Part 3: Making Structural Changes to the Firm (03:31 -...

S5:E19: Lets Discuss Structural Changes and Mid Level Management in Law Firms

September 05, 2023 16:19 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Part 1: Introduction to the Law Firm Blueprint (00:07 - 00:13) Jay Ruane introduces himself as the CEO of Ruane Attorneys and the leader of the Criminal Mastermind coaching program. Part 2: Checking in with Seth (00:26 - 01:30) Seth discusses the progress of his week, mentioning both positive and challenging aspects. Seth brings up the topic of creating mid-level management and the importance of having the right leadership in place. Part 3: Making Structural Changes to the Firm (03:31 -...

S5:E18: Call Tracking Yes or Nay?

August 26, 2023 18:29 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MB

In this episode Seth and Jay talk about the need for call tracking on your website, and if you even need it at all.

S5:E18 Call Tracking Yes or Nay?

August 26, 2023 18:29 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MB

In this episode Seth and Jay talk about the need for call tracking on your website, and if you even need it at all.

S5:E17 Talking Shop with Seth & Jay

August 11, 2023 20:09 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this episode they discuss how more firms are adopting AI, indoctrinating culture as soon as you hire and being intentional in setting aside time for reading business books and magazines. How to do events for your firm especially when you have remote workers AND a new generation of employees that don't like those types of events.

S5:E17: Talking Shop with Seth & Jay

August 11, 2023 20:09 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this episode they discuss how more firms are adopting AI, indoctrinating culture as soon as you hire and being intentional in setting aside time for reading business books and magazines. How to do events for your firm especially when you have remote workers AND a new generation of employees that don't like those types of events.

The Law Firm Blueprint S5:E16: Let's Discuss Virtual Offices

August 04, 2023 01:59 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode, Seth and Jay discuss how to envision what you will need for space in 2030 as you think about long term leases and Jay asks if you can follow the medical industry model and segment your staff into defined roles to minimize a lawyer's involvement in the representation.

S5:E15 Lets discuss virtual offices, hotel style vs offices for lawyers

August 04, 2023 01:59 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this episode, Seth and Jay discuss how to envision what you will need for space in 2030 as you think about long term leases and Jay asks if you can follow the medical industry model and segment your staff into defined roles to minimize a lawyer's involvement in the representation.

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